Drug Related Articles
Our Drug related articles offer insight into this ever-changing legal landscape. With information and advice on criminal drug acts, to changes in the drug-related laws and sentencing.
What Are The Sentences for Supplying Morphine Illegally?
The illegal supply of morphine presents several complexities when it comes to sentencing – here we look at some of the considerations.
Football Banning Orders – How Common Are They?
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property? After several high profile cases, we examine the law.
Is “Laughing Gas” Illegal?
News this week that the Government plan to make possession of Nitrous Oxide – laughing gas – illegal by the end of the year.
Money Laundering Offences – The Complexity of Sentencing
The complexity of money laundering sentencing is highlighted here with the “double penalty” aspect often linked to another underlying crime…
Results of Clampdown on “EncroChat” Revealed
The disruption of “EncroChat” messaging by police authorities across Europe has produced some compelling results. Will this lead to more arrests?
Crime Motivated By Paying Off Drug Debts
If you commit crime as part of paying off drug debts this could potentially be used as mitigating circumstances. We look at a recent case…
New “Airport-style” Security Checks at Prisons Sees Record Levels of Drug Seizures
New airport-style scanners have seen stark improvements in prison security and identifying attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons…
Joint Combatting Drugs Unit
The Joint Combatting Drugs Unit has been set up following an independent report into drugs misuse. We look at the reports findings and plans to tackle the issues.
How changes in Immigration laws will impact on criminal law
The government recently announced a range of proposals regarding immigration, but how does this affect criminal law?
Complex Case Units – What are they and why are they used?
Complex Case Units are putting together by the CPS to deal with more complex cases. But what are they and when are they used?
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